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    Guided Kelp Forest Shore Dive in Monterey

    Discover Monterey Bay's kelp forests with an experienced dive guide

    Duration

    3 hrs (one dive); up to 5 hrs (two dives)

    Includes

    Dive guide, shore dive

    Highlights

    Explore Monterey Bay on a guided dive from shore, with an experienced guide leading you through local dive sites.

    • Explore the bay's underwater kelp forests
    • Look for marine life such as sea lions and nudibranchs

    Important details

    • Bring your dive certification card
    • Parking is not included in the listed price. You'll pay separately at the kiosk near the sidewalk or through the ParkMobile app.

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel more than 72 hours before your dive tour for a full refund. Cancellations 24–72 hours in advance receive a 50% refund. No refunds for cancellations less than 24 hours before the tour. If diving conditions are unsafe, you'll be offered a rescheduled dive tour or credit.

    Product ID: AYQ36V

    FAQs

    Yes. Rental gear is available for your shore dive, and your guide will bring it to the beach. Masks, snorkels, fins, 5mm boots, and gloves are all available to rent.

    Bring a towel, reef-safe sunscreen, and a water bottle. For comfort, bring your own mask, snorkel, fins, 5mm boots, and gloves if you already own them.

    Meeting details

    Top of the steps leading to San Carlos Beach, Monterey, CA

    Experience provided by Central Coast Scuba

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    One Dive - Single Diver

    $106

    Plan for up to 3 Hours

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    One Dive - 2+ Divers

    $79.50

    Plan for up to 3 Hours

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    Two Dives - One Diver

    $159

    Plan for up to 5 Hours

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